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Edinburg Business Office

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CLOSED 12-1 p.m.)
University Center - UC 305
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home@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-3439

Brownsville Business Office

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CLOSED 12-1 p.m.)
Casa Bella Club House
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(956) 882-7191
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We encourage a minimalist approach when creating your packing list. Less is more when packing your items. Consider that all items will be carried by you to your designated room within a time frame.

campus store
There are retail stores located near the university. Consider purchasing your items locally versus traveling with many items.
 TIP from Management

Essentials

Living

Sheets, pillow, blanket, quilt or comforter, mattress pad, towels, washcloths, sheets.
Mattress size is based on the unit type you have been assigned. Desk lamp/desk organizers /no
halogen bulbs. Bicycle lock (if you bring a bicycle to campus)

Personal Care

Personal toiletries, Shower Caddy & Supplies, Shower Shoes, Insurance Card –
Medical Information, washcloths, toilet paper, Renter’s Insurance (Optional).

Laundry

Spray cleaner, trash can, trash liners, small vacuum, air freshener, hand
sanitizer

Cleaning

High-efficiency laundry detergent, clothes hamper, hangers, iron/ironing board with
auto shut-off feature

Food

Snacks, reusable water bottle, coffee maker or single serve brewer, cups + mugs,
dishcloths + soap, Mini Fridge/Micro-Fridge (Optional)

Technology

Surge protector (No extension cords), Computers, Laptops, Tablets

Things to Remember

Renters insurance (highly recommended)

The university and Residence Life are not responsible for loss or damages to personal property by theft, fire, or other casualty.

Move-In day

For Move-In day we encourage you to bring a dolly, bungee cords, plastic or tarp (in case of rain) to speed up the check-in process.

Do Not Bring

No animals: Other than fish in a maximum 10-gallon tank

No open coil heating or cooking devices: This includes but not limited to, induction cooking tops, air fryers, or Foreman Grills

No candles or incense

No guns, fireworks, paintball markers, crossbows, bows and arrows, water guns or “look alike” gadgets allowed

No wireless routers

Avoid large amounts of cash

No extension cords or multi-plug adapters without surge protectors

No hoverboards

Housing and Residence Life Offices

Edinburg Facility

University Center, Rm. 305
Phone: (956) 665-3439 | Fax: (956) 665-5055
Email: home@utrgv.edu

Brownsville Facility

Casa Bella, Clubhouse
Phone: (956) 882-7191 | Fax: (956) 882-6809
Email: home@utrgv.edu

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